Met Office weather forecasters say snow could fall in parts of the UK this weekend – despite many facing sunny skies and rising temperatures on Saturday
Snow is expected in some parts of the UK this weekend, the Met Office has said.
That is despite Saturday bringing sunny conditions for many, with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-high teens as high pressure dominates.
Manchester and Edinburgh could reach 16C and 15C respectively on Saturday, while Bristol and London will enjoy highs of 15C and 14C across the weekend. Meanwhile, normally sun-soaked southern European cities such as Athens and Madrid are forecast to see clouds and cooler highs of 12C and 13C on Saturday.
However from Sunday, a band of cloud and patchy rain will push southeast across the country, followed by sunny spells and scattered showers in the north. Some of these showers could fall as snow.
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Met Office Chief Forecaster Steve Willington said: “While the early part of the period brings warm sunshine for many, it’s not unusual to see colder spells and even some wintry showers in March.
“As we head into next week, a shift to a cooler north‑westerly flow will bring a drop in temperature and more unsettled weather, including some hill snow in the north and brisk winds at times. This pattern is entirely typical for the time of year.”
BBC Weather states: “Tomorrow will see areas of mist and fog slow to clear in the morning, leaving sunny spells and variable cloud for most. Cloudier in north-western Scotland with patchy rain lingering.
“On Sunday, cloudy and breezy in the north with light rain clearing, and showers in the north-west later. Bright spells and areas of low cloud and fog to start in the south. Cloudier later.”
Early next week, a more mobile Atlantic pattern is expected, with rain spreading into northern and western areas on Monday and Tuesday, occasionally turning to snow over the Scottish mountains. Stronger winds are likely in the north, with coastal gales possible.
By Wednesday, a cooler and more unstable north-to-northwesterly flow will bring frequent showers, some heavy and wintry over higher ground. Snow could even reach lower levels in the north later in the day. Temperatures are expected to be near or slightly below average.
Towards the end of the week, higher pressure is expected to build from the west, reducing showers and easing winds. However, temperatures are likely to remain on the cooler side and some overnight frost is possible.
